Skyblivion: Upcoming Fan Remake of Oblivion
- Skyblivion, a fan-driven remake of *Oblivion* utilizing *Skyrim*’s engine, is expected to launch in 2025.
- The project is nearing its conclusion, with significant progress in landscaping, interiors, quest creation, and model development.
- The volunteer community is essential to the project, currently recruiting for final adjustments and assistance.
Skyblivion, the much-anticipated fan remake of *Oblivion* employing the *Skyrim* engine, has recently disclosed its progress in a development diary aimed at its 2025 release. The project remains firmly on schedule, as reported by the development team.
The enduring appeal of *Skyrim*, even 13 years after its initial launch, can largely be attributed to its vibrant modding community. Talented modders continuously explore and expand the potential of the *Skyrim* engine, introducing a range of modifications from subtle enhancements to comprehensive overhauls. One noteworthy recent mod even integrated popular features from *Fallout: New Vegas*. However, Skyblivion distinguishes itself by aspiring to recreate an entirely different game—a colossal task undertaken by a dedicated team of volunteers over an extended period. Fortunately, significant progress indicates that the project is approaching completion.
In a development update video uploaded to YouTube at the close of December 2024, the Skyblivion team provided an overview of the project’s current state. This informative video served as a progress report, outlining the remaining tasks necessary for the mod’s launch. The majority of the world’s landscapes, interiors, quests, and 3D models have been successfully completed. While there are still outstanding elements across various categories, the finish line appears to be within reach. Notably, the navmeshing process is the most substantial challenge yet to be addressed, involving crucial spatial navigation data essential for NPC movement throughout the game world.
Development Update (December 2024)
Watch the Progress Update on YouTube
Skyblivion has been graciously sharing development updates for an extended period, giving fans sneak peeks into what they can look forward to upon its eventual release. These updates serve a dual purpose: they not only generate excitement about the mod but also actively seek additional volunteers. The vast scope of this undertaking has been made feasible by numerous dedicated individuals contributing their skills on a voluntary basis over the years.
Speculation is rife that Skyblivion may not be the sole *Oblivion* remake to make its debut in 2025. Recent rumors suggest that an official *Oblivion* remake could be announced soon, with expectations of a reveal at an upcoming Xbox Direct presentation later this month. While no official confirmation has been provided, it would be intriguing to juxtapose these two projects should the official remake materialize.
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